Abstract
This study examines how banks perceive companies’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Using a sample of Chinese listed corporations for the period 2009–2019, we find that banks value the ESG performance of emerging market companies. The higher a company’s ESG rating, the more likely it is to receive a loan. Moreover, it is easier to obtain long-term bank loans with a lower cost. Compared with state-owned enterprises (SOEs), ESG rating among private companies is more helpful for enterprises to obtain bank loans. Additionally, the positive effect of an ESG rating on obtaining bank loans is stronger in regions with greater banking competition landscape.
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